Health Library

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... all healthcare providers and other caregivers always wash their hands, too. ... skin can lead to an infection. Doctors call these infections surgical site infections because ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

spider bites? All spiders in the U.S. have poison (venom). But the fangs of most spiders are too ... damage the nervous system. These bites need emergency medical care. What are the symptoms of

care provider. Or you may see a specialist, such as an orthopedic surgeon. Taking all the right ... video describes these different treatments. Caring for a Bone Fracture A broken or cracked bone

*Tracheostomy Tube Stoma Care ... ). A tube (cannula) was inserted into the opening so you can breathe. You need to take care of ... (cannula) was inserted into the opening so you can breathe. You need to take care of your ... 86579;discharge instructions tracheostomy or stoma care;discharge instructions for tracheostomy or ... stoma care;caring for your tracheostomy or stoma;pulmonology issues;homecare for your tracheostomy

number of circles to 50 in each direction every  2  hour s. Incision care Check your incision ... If you've had rotator cuff repair, this sheet can help you care for yourself after the procedure

*Pin Care ... Caring For Your Pin ... place. Here's what you need to know about home care. Discharge Instructions: Pin Care You are ... . Here’s what you need to know about home care. You have a broken or dislocated ... 86544;discharge instructions pin care;discharge instructions for pin care;pin care;caring for your

care of your feet. How Much Do You Know About Bunions, Corns and Hammertoes? Did you ... know untreated bunions may lead to arthritis? Take this quiz and find out how to take care of your ... bunion; corn; hammertoe; foot problems; arthritis; foot care;

, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites. WebMD®, Medscape®, CME Circle®, Medpulse ... brings decades of experience working across the health care industry to design solutions that address its

What is Elder Care? ... . The responsibilities of those who provide care for them increase, too. What is involved in ... understands the special needs of older people. Many types of healthcare providers care for older adults ... elder care;elder care statistic;elder care facility;assisted living facility;residential care facility;skilled nursing facility;P00600

*Self Care After Birth ... Caring for Yourself After Birth ... weeks, you need to let someone else take care of all responsibilities other than feeding your baby and ... many changes, both emotionally and physically. You are learning how to deal with all the changes needed ... maternal care;postpartum care;p02693

*Vulvoplasty Surg After Care ... may need to stop taking some or all of these before the surgery. Follow any directions you are ... and After Care During a vulvoplasty, the outer female genitals are created. This includes the ... Vulvoplasty After Care;Vulvoplasty;Vulvoplasty Surgery;Male to female gender affirming surgery;61197

. Too much news and detail can be upsetting. Also be careful not to self-disclose too much information ... parents or a partner Trouble in school, work, or your social circles, such as bullying or

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... different types of blood cells.  People with ALL have too many lymphocytes in their blood, but ... . This means it tends to grow quickly and needs to be treated right away. Subtypes of ALL ALL can be ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

your healthcare provider has all the information they need. If you think of a detail you forgot to ... care, and lower health costs. How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User Taking the time to ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

all the food you eat. All About the Stomach Your stomach is as an organ needed for digestion ... stomach to bleed. If this happens, you need medical care right away. Peptic ulcer. A peptic ulcer is

*Dementia Daily Care ... , and getting enough exercise. They also include personal care needs, such as bathing and dressing ... Caring for a person with dementia means planning activities and looking after daily personal ... 84435;for caregivers: daily care for dementia patients;dementia, daily care for patients;caregivers, daily care for dementia patients

care provider. Before this age, flossing is not needed. Children often need help with flossing until ... floss that is about 18 inches long. Tie it securely in a circle. Next, place all of the fingers

Circumcision Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Gather all of your needed ... Here are the steps to care for your newborn after a circumcision. Caring For Your Newborn ... Step-by-Step: Caring For Your Newborn’s Circumcision; A60052; newborn care; circumcision care

residences for people who are too frail or ill to live at home, and who need constant care. Nursing homes ... extended period of time, they need long-term care. Understanding Long-Term Care for Older ... long-term care;understanding long-term care;long-term care types;long-term care available;custodial care;skilled care

teach you how. You’ll also learn how to clean and care for the catheter site. Types of TPN lines ... ). When Your Child Needs Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is ... ;gastrointestinal feeding;intravenous feedings;hyperalimentation;when your child needs total parenteral nutrition;tpn;central line feeding;illustration;port